The Unsealed wants you to write a poem about how YOU are becoming the change you want to see in the world for a chance to get PUBLISHED in a book. All submissions are due by midnight (EASTERN TIME) on July 31, 2023. Winners will be notified via Email.
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mel33x0 submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 3 weeks agoThe light is within you
MelanieA seed is planted in the ground with purpose, igniting a fire, taking up space
A new life is born
Our ancestors were born at a precise moment in time
Allowing you, me, we to be born
Written in the stars we were to live in this moment
A mosaic of all those who came before
Walking alongside us, growing with us
Time alive is preciousFlowers…read more
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itsedible submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 3 weeks agoTopanga
Mel TaulTheir little toes massaged with coco butter
Its past bedtime, but I know it’s worth it
To give them what I so desperately wanted
Caring for them, is caring for me
At age five and again at threeWe’re tired
Exhausted actually
The beach disappeared, we stayed so longWhat was your favorite part of your day, I ask
Now, they say
A gentle reminder…read moreVoting is open!
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Aww Mel, This is beautiful. Your children are lucky to have a mother with a sweet and soft heart. I have heard from others, that giving your children the love that you needed as a child can be incredibly healing. Thank you for sharing. Love changes the world and inspires others to do the same. Xo Lauren.
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bazerk submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 3 weeks agoLotus Flower
Sprouting from an inner spring of perennial joy and goodness, my benevolent heart now approaches each season full of love and forgiveness.
The mistakes of yesterday are not brought into today, for I hang my charismatic smile on yesterday’s lessons being the reason why tomorrow’s a better day.
Following the pious impressions of a Yogi enabled me…read moreVoting is open!
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Love love this. You are right, you were born to be a king. And your kind soul is an instrument of change. I want to learn more about meditating. I hear it does wonders!!!! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for being you! <3Lauren
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Hello Lauren, thank you for offering such high praise and recognition for my work. I really appreciate it. When I wrote Lotus Flower, my intentions were to illustrate a significant personal experience; a life changing one, in hopes to help people realize the power of self-healing. Judging by your glowing response, I was able to capture my purest…read more
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jsapril submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 3 weeks agoBlink Your I
How do we change the world? It is far from easy. First, you take your squeegee.
When we take the squeegee we focus on what “I” can change and looking up to the sky should not be the only thing you use to figure out why.
Reflecting is ok, but there will come a day where action is the takeaway!
The answers to your question is by evaluating one…read more
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Jake, this is very clever and creative, and also very true. Your wisdom is truly incredible. You view the world from a unique, deep, and powerful lens. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being a part of our family. <3 Lauren
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Thank you, Lauren! Your kind words always hit the spot. My unique perspective certainly has been heightened by my positive experience on the UNSEALED!
I can’t wait to learn more in the coming months in years!
All the best!
Jake
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cmitmamomono submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 3 weeks agoFor Our Souls are bigger than the temporary
Christina Mitma MomonoFumbling teaches you a life lesson, two, or six hundred thousand times.
Sometimes life is a lab puppy who stays a puppy for life tearing up or peeing on your shoes.
We must laugh sometimes at how we strive to be perfect when we are so far away from that term, far away like clear transparent turquoise water hidden in the northern Idaho…read moreVoting is open!
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Christina, connecting with nature is incredibly important. We so need to put down our phones and connect with the world around us. I am so glad you see this, and are encouraging others to see this as well. You are for sure making the world better. Thank you for sharing. <3 lauren
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mariah_murphy submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks agoI Change The World...
Mariah MurphyI change the world…
One prayer at a time
-Praying for and praying with others is like a peaceful wave of serenity washing over me
One laugh at a time
-Makes someone’s worst day turn into the best day of their life
One smile at a time
-Can show how much love is in someone’s heart even though you don’t know them
One hug at a time
-C…read moreVoting is open!
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Mariah! This absolutely beautiful. This, “Changing the world doesn’t just happen overnight but positive things seem to happen when you have faith.” is so true. Your beautiful heart and the way in which you are living your life each and every single day are most certainly changing lives and changing the world. Sending you the biggest hug. Thank y…read more
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rickwrites submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks agoIt starts with me
RickwritesthepoetI want to be that guy that you can be free to speak your mind to, you can lean on all the time.
I want to be the mirror that helps you see yourself clearer, that encourages your true self to get a little nearer,
come and plays devils advocate for the angels make you look at things from different angles ,
Or I help the world value the person…read more
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Rick!!!!! I absolutely love this. The rhyme and the message are both so powerful. I am honored to know you. Your soul is so good and so pure. I am sure you have changed the lives of many and don’t even know it. Thank you for sharing this! <3 lauren
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Lauren, thank you for your words of encouragement and your words of kindness. I really feel like a community like this one you have created is essential for people like us. I’ll do my best to continue on trying to make people hold onto my words
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macyspoke submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks agoBe the change, they said.
Macy FluhartyBe the change you want to see.
Sounds so simple, huh?
Do the thing, leave your mark, benefit each other.But they never said how it’s done.
What steps to take.
Hurdles to overcome.There is SO MUCH research,
it never really stops.
My rights, your rights, their rights.
Some pyramid we all fall off.There is a lot of running around,
many c…read moreVoting is open!
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I love this line, “use that truth to fight hate.” I used to say if you live your life the right way you will always be empowered by truth instead of in fear of it. Because the only thing more powerful than the powerful, is the truth! Macy, Your poem clearly reflects your strength, courage, and power as well as your truth. Thank you for sharing and…read more
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Thank you, I appreciate it! I really enjoyed writing this and reflecting on the advocacy I’ve been doing and the situations I have found myself in because of it. 2023 has been an exhausting year, I’m glad I’m a little more prepared for the next legislative session!
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jenawrites submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks agoSeek it, Be it.
JenaWishes of world peace and overwhelming compassion
Get drowned out by social media trends and fashion
Big dreams of empathy and understanding
Destroyed by attitudes that are entitled and demanding
Thoughts of self-love and confidence rising from within
Then the judgments and rude comments start coming inWhen you’re satisfied with y…read more
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awwww JENA, This is so so so so good. You are most certainly the light that the world needs, and you just keep getting brighter and brighter. I agree the more we heal and take care of ourselves, the more we can serve and change the world. Thank you for sharing this incredibly beautiful poem. You are truly a gift to the world (and our community).…read more
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Thank you so much Lauren!!! your comments and kind words are always so inspiring and encouraging. I always feel so good after I write, and I know I keep saying it but I definitely want to write more and keep staying inspired and inspiring others! I am so happy to be part of this community! <3
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bakerdeandrea94icloud-com submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks agoPSO: I am not a World Changer!
DeAndrea A. BakerHow am I changing the world?
The real question is what makes you think
Me of all people… One being.
Has the power to do so?
I ain’t no Jesus.
I can’t be a savior.
I can’t change the world.
But I can elevate my mind
and change my behavior.The world is cruel.
We all just wear our
rose colored glasses.
And say we go to the
“beat of our own…read moreVoting is open!
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DeAndrea, this is so strong and powerful. There is so much evil in the world, I get it. But, as you said, you can be the beginning of change. Your behavior, your choices, and your kindness can have a ripple effect beyond what you will ever know or see. Thank you for sharing your talent, wisdom, and heart with us. <3Lauren
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Awwww thank you so much Lauren! It’s an honor to participate and thank you for giving us writers and platform to put ourselves out there! I’m so happy I found you and this community! Can’t wait to keep participating and grow as a writer.
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artistphilly submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks agoAttachment of Love
Rashan SpellerYou were the lock that kept us together.
A divine grace which sweep the insecure adolescence, and brought many to be loved in essence. Like lessons we to hold to mistakes in time and grew to understand the deception of divide.
Like a mist I was clouded for we were the stepping stones to a peace of Eden. In unity we found solace, a bond unbroken…read moreVoting is open!
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Aww this is very sweet. It sounds like having a love so strong and beautiful is how you are creating change in the world. That is such a sweet sentiment. <3 Lauren
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Thank you I been having a lot of writers block at the moment so this was a challenge for me but I think it worked out very well I appreciate you.
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jennsaint submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks agoEvery day is Halloween in America
It’s always Halloween in America somewhere:
some cop is playing hero
some caped crusader just shot a Black kid
the ones at school are waiting for the asshole dressed as Rambo
Somewhere a woman cowers while a wanna-be (coward) Joker sets her life in his sights to set fire to it.So then, I ask you this:
Why aren’t the rest of us dressed as Cap…read more
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vbutler13 submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 1 month, 4 weeks agoThe Appearance of The Inevitable's Impact
Valencia B.There is no doubt that one of my favorite motivational quotes is “Be the change that you wish you see.” Herstory told, they would like to repeat it…
Like how everyday I choose to defy the odds of struggle. Abundantly filled to navigate new heights… An unshakable force of humble.
Someday they’d say “Yeah, she did talk about making change…” bu…read more
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Valenica,You are a beautiful person. Your life is already so much bigger than you. Your compassion and spirit reverberate and impact many. Thank you for sharing your heart with us all. <3 Lauren
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Laurennn, thank you so much for your kindness. Always! It really does mean alot. Thank you for providing this safe space and platform for us to share with one another in this way. The Unsealed fam will forever have a place in my heart along this journey 😄❤
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autistkitty submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 2 months agoYou Will See Me On The Screen
Catherine BurfordI grew up without knowing that I was autistic.
I saw autistic adults on TV, but I didn’t have a clue.
Maybe if I saw an autistic child like me on my little TV set,
I would’ve accepted myself the moment I learned the truth.
Alas, I didn’t see myself on the screen.Autistic-coded characters have helped me accept myself.
I saw myself in Lilo when…read moreVoting is open!
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This line is sooo powerful, “If no one else is going to provide the material, then I’ll do it myself.
You will see me on the screen.” We will see you on screen, and I am going to tell everyone, “I know her!” You are amazing, and courageous, and a leader. Keep being an example for others. You’re helping and teaching so many. <3 Lauren
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adrewrites submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 2 months agoFeet on the ground, heart in the clouds
Adreanna BarronI am changing the world one kind word at a time. I am constantly working on myself and traveling to the deepest and darkest parts of my core to illuminate the best parts of who I am. Hand in hand is my darkness and my light. I am nurturing my spirit and fueling my mind while diving into what sets my heart on fire. The love I pour into my cup of…read more
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Adreanna, I love how you weave nature into this piece. It sets the tone so well. You clearly have a pure heart, and while finding your peace in the world, you are spreading that peace to others. Thank you for sharing and for being a part of our community. <3Lauren
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shianajasmine submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 2 months agoThe Sky Has No Limit
Shiana JasmineThe phoenix rose like ashes from the grave
A burning desire flying high.That It wasn’t just trying to get by,
It was
‘The sky.And way up high it went where it left the past behind and began a new journey through nothing else but clothed in the flames of the light.
Its spirit ran high like doves in the sky.
Singing made it feel more a…read moreVoting is open!
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poeticgoddess submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 2 months, 1 week agoMother Earth
Dear world,
A love letter indeed this is,
To protect what I love,
Which includes you
I only wish to shy away the grey skies and remind you that behind them it is clear blue.
Even after all the nonsense we put Mother Earth through,
We seem to question, why me or why you?
We can’t seem to connect the dots,
We can’t fight, abuse, misuse, deg…read moreVoting is open!
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Ashley this i so well said. I love love this line, “We won’t be separated by class
If we have no grass.” Just like the rest of your poem, this is so very real. I love this, and how you really juxtaposed society/social issues with how we are treating our planet. Thank you for much for sharing and for being a part of our family. <3 Lauren
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angelina_urias submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 2 months, 1 week agoPeace from Chaos
Angelina UriasWell, this past year has been difficult, just as the past others. I found myself drowning in a flood of mental illnesses, nothing I couldn’t handle. it was a test of my will, my suicidal tendencies. I didn’t like how I felt, and I didn’t want others to feel the same way. I admitted myself to a mental facility to figure myself out, to start a…read more
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Angelina, I am so sorry for the struggles that you have endured. But look at you. Look at what you’re doing – using your struggle to help other people. That is so amazing. I am so proud of you, and you should be proud of yourself. Let us know how we can support you. <3 Lauren
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nickinance submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 2 months, 3 weeks agoThe Freedom Train
Nicki NanceThe Freedom Train
I coupled my baggage car to the freedom train in 1972.
I did not Imagine the trip would light a fire
to render oppression undone, or to seed the desire
to make my story matterThe change I wish to see is authenticity –
A world safe for all to be who they wish to be,
to sing to their t…read moreVoting is open!
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journee2themoon submitted a contest entry to
How are you changing the world? 2 months, 3 weeks agoMy Example, My Change
Stacy McCuenI evolve past my ignorance.
I adapt to new ideas and ways of seeing the world that once kept me stuck in a biased state of mind.
I keep an open mind for the continual possibility that I don’t have all the answers.
I’m flexible to other viewpoints that may take me out of a stagnant mindset.
I’m accountable for my wrongs;
I’m responsible for mak…read moreVoting is open!
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Love this Stacy! You most certainly can change the world by doing right within yourself. Keep being you. Keep writing. You are making a difference. Thank you for sharing and being a part of our Unsealed family <3 Lauren
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Thank you so much Lauren! I appreciate your platform tremendously for giving me the courage to show others my writing. The encouragement and acceptance of the unsealed family is amazing.
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